A winter storm is targeting portions of the lower Midwest between Saturday night and Monday evening, bringing travel impacts directly to portions of central and southeast Illinois.
* WHAT...Heavy snow of 5 to 7 inches is likely. Blustery north winds will occasionally gust between 20-30 mph, potentially leading to blowing and drifting snow across East-West highways, as well as sporadic power outages.
* WHERE...McLean, Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Fulton, and Knox Counties.
* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* AFFECTED AREAS: KNOX ... PEORIA ... WOODFORD ... FULTON ... TAZEWELL ... MCLEAN
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
